Wesley Studies Symposium
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View all EventsTyndale's Annual Wesley Studies Symposium will take place on Tuesday April 29, at Tyndale University. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Thomas Noble, a leading theologian in the Church of the Nazarene. He is the author of the important book, Holy Trinity, Holy People, and is currently writing a major multi-volume work, Christian Theology.
In addition to Dr. Noble's keynote address, confirmed presenters at this time include:
- Bruce Cromwell, "Biblically Faithful Ministry with the LBGTQ+ Community"
- Chris Payk, "The Complex Legacy of Methodism in the Life of Wang Mingdao" [via zoom]
- Aaron Perry, "Wide, Wild, and Deep: Theology for Ordained and Lay Ministry."
- Chun Hoi Heo, "The Philosophical Character of Wesley's Theology"
- Michael Reardon, “Recent Protestant Approaches to Deification in dialogue with Wesley’s View of Sanctification.”
- Tom Elliott, "Christian Formation in John Wesley's Preaching Ministry."
- John Clifton, "The Homeless Man as a Christological Paradigm of Powerlessness" [via zoom]
- Grant Gordon, "Newton’s Reflections on Wesley’s Sermons"
View the full program (draft).
Registration is now open, with options for in-person or online attendance and generous discounts for students. Early bird pricing ends April 13.
Dr. Thomas Noble
Research Professor of Theology
Thomas Noble, Research Professor of Theology, is a native Scot and can, on occasion, be persuaded to speak a bit in the Scots brogue.
Dr. Noble holds degrees from both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh. His MA (honours) from the University of Glasgow was in Modern History and Politics, and he taught high school history before turning to theological studies. He taught theology at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester (UK), for 20 years, serving also for 12 years as Academic Dean, before joining the NTS faculty.
Having studied with T.F. Torrance (who studied with Karl Barth), his approach to theology is strongly influenced by the classical tradition of the Eastern Fathers and the Reformers. He grounds theology in God’s revelation in Jesus Christ and is strongly biblical and historical in his development of a Trinitarian systematic theology. He has special interest in Athanasius, the Cappadocians, Augustine, Luther, Calvin and Wesley. His teaching style depends on the size and subject of the class. He is a fascinating (and lightning fast) lecturer, but he also uses a seminar format for advanced classes.